Carine McCandless - The Wild Truth

Chris McCandless is well-known to many. The millions who have read Jon Krakauer’s iconic Into the Wild or seen Sean Penn’s acclaimed film of the same name have become enthralled by his story—either celebrating or condemning the young man who wandered alone into the wilds of Alaska, only to starve to death a few months later.

In the more than twenty years since his body was discovered, readers and viewers have struggled to understand what motivated him to forsake his belongings, abandon his family, and embrace the harsh wilderness. And for twenty years, his beloved sister, Carine McCandless, has wrestled with the decision about sharing what she knew. Deciding to set the record straight amidst the many misconceptions about her brother, Carine reveals the truth behind his fateful journey while sharing the remarkable details of her own in The Wild Truth: The Untold Story of Sibling Survival.

Carine McCandless is an entrepreneur, activist and mother.  She has been successfully self-employed since she started her first business at the age of nineteen. As a public speaker her presentations are featured in education and corporate venues across the United States. She is the sister of literary icon Chris McCandless, and consulted closely with Jon Krakauer on his bestselling book Into the Wild. She also worked as a direct advisor and script contributor to Sean Penn for his film adaptation of the book.

 

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ISBN: 9780062325143
Published: HarperOne - November 11th, 2014